How To Convince My Dad To Give Me Permission To Have A Pup?

1. MC 24 Says

   Okay now, you’re missing some points (and your dad probably hesitate because of this points)
   1. Dogs live 8-16 years. What will happen to the dog when you go to college? You can’t take a dog to college, you can’t take care of a dog when you’re in college. (You’ll be WAY too busy with studying, probably working part time and socializing with friends and with your future boyfriend. Not to mention, it’s not guaranteed your roommate will accept a dog or you will be able to find a cheap apartment whose landlord will accept a dog. So either your dad or your mom take care of the dog. At this point, it’s their choice if they want to have a dog or not.) (I myself waited for 7 years and to finish college to get a dog. Tough for a dog lover, but it’s a big responsibility and you can’t expect your parents or anyone else to take that responsibility if they don’t want or not ready.)
   2. If you are SURE your mother would love a dog in the house even after you leave for college as long as the dog is toilet trained, then you should discuss it again with your father. Tell him, it’d be nice for your mother too, to have a cute dog in the house.
   3. I think GSD means German Sheperd. BAD idea for you. Let’s say you got a dog, leaving for college, it’s WAY harder to find an apartment and roommates who will be okay with having a dog in the house when the dog is big. ESPECIALLY if it’s a breed who is known as a “protection dog”. (I grew up with a German Sheperd. I know they can be angels. Most people don’t know this.) I highly recommend small or medium sized dogs.
   4. If you have good answers for the things I pointed out, just talk to your father. If you think the things I listed would indeed be a problem for the dog/your mother/your father, then just wait. Since you said you have lots of free time because you’re home-schooled, then why not volunteer at a animal shelter? You can also try talking about this with your parents.

2. indonlir Says

   Perhaps discuss getting an older dog from a breed rescue. That may be the tipping point for your dad. Adds a little more thought and responsibility to your arguments. Puppies are a lot of work and there are lots of dogs in shelters that need a loving home like what you are wanting to provide.

3. laughing Says

   This is a 12 year commitment. You really can’t wait 3 months?
   ADD-
   Why can’t you buy an older, already house trained pup? Many breeders have 4-6 month puppies that are house broken. Or even an adult. I don’t see the issue.

4. ladystan Says

   discuss with him

5. Helen Rempel Says

   “My dad doesn’t like animals for himself but fully supports me in getting a dog, except for it living at his house for a measly 3 months”
   Measly? THREE MONTHS is not measly. It’s more than enough time for the puppy to ruin carpets, furniture, and the lawn. Are you going to pay to repair/replace all that? And most of all: your dad DOES NOT LIKE ANIMALS. It’s HIS house. Do you pay the mortgage? No? Then why do you think you have the right to force your dad to accept a dog he doesn’t want?
   “My mom despises having to clean up a puppy’s “accidents” so I was going to potty train the pup and make sure he knows the ground rules before hand”
   Get an older, already house trained GSD who is finished with the chewing-everything stage, and has some basic manners. If you’re unwilling to accept anything but a young puppy, then wait until you’re out on your own and you can get whatever you want.
   “What I’m saying is that this is perfect timing”
   Perfect for whom? Both parents have issues. You sound like a spoiled brat, caring only about what you want and not what’s best for your dad, mom AND the puppy.

6. Anonymous Says

   What do mean, “except for it living at his house for a measly 3 months”?
   Some change in your living arrangements is about to happen? Why put a puppy through that stress, moving to a new home & family, only to change again three months later?
   You don’t sound like the kind of person who can’t wait a measly 3 months…there must be more to it than that.
   We can think of much better ideas when we know all the facts……………………………..…

7. R.I.P. Luna-Loo. Laura loves Lun Says

   I went through the exact same thing 2 years ago. One of the things I did, was I asked my dad the reasons he didn’t want a dog and wrote them all down on a piece of paper. I then found a solution for every problem he had with it. One of the problems he had was that he didn’t think I would take it for a walk every day, so I started going on two 30 minute walks each day by myself, and it showed my dad that I was serious. Just don’t whine about it or argue too much, and don’t bug him about it constantly. If he tells you he will think about it, don’t bug him, and don’t bring it up for at least a week. Just remember, it’s your dad’s decision in the end, so if he says he doesn’t want to talk about it anymore, then don’t keep bugging him. It’s his decision, and if worst comes to worse, just wait until you get to your mom’s house to get the puppy. I don’t blame him for not wanting to get a puppy! They can be a real pain if you don’t like animals!

8. Snoopy Says

   Prove to your dad you are responsible for getting a dog in other aspects of your life.
   Take him to a local animal shelter to look at dogs. He might just fall in love with one there.
   No matter how responsible you are and how ready you are to get a dog, your dad may have reasons. Maybe you just can’t afford a dog at the moment. I know you have a job, but how much money can a 15 year old’s job make? You might have better luck waiting three months when you move to your mothers house.

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